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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.97, 4,989.24 and 860.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.97, 4,989.24 and 860.76 is: 1,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.97 : 4,989.24 = 860.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.97/4,989.24 = 860.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.97x = 4,989.24 × 860.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.97x = 4,294,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,538.22/3,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.21

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